Cryptozoic Entertainment has announced the hire of Mike Lauter as Vice President of Global Sales. Lauter will be responsible for managing the sales organization as well as continuing to drive the company’s growth.

Lauter previously held the position of Director of Sales at McFarlane Toys. Lauter is an experienced sales executive with over 15 years in senior management and 29 years in the toy industry. His vast knowledge in the collectible toys, entertainment and gaming industries has made him a sought after sales expert.

In a release Co-Founder and CEO John Sepenuk said:

I am thrilled that Mike will be joining our team. He shares our same vision of taking Cryptozoic to the next level. He has shown himself to be a strong leader during his career and has a proven track record.